Chemical processes and technology
Soiling
Problem | How to resolve it | ||
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The following substances can damage | – Refit the | ||
elastomers (hoses and seals) and | resistant elastomeres. | ||
plastics in the | – Depending on usage wipe the lower | ||
– | Oil, wax, aromatic and unsaturated | door seal on the | |
| hydrocarbons, | periodically with a | |
– | emollients, | sponge. | |
– | cosmetics, hygiene and care | Clean the wash cabinet and | |
accessories without a load using the | |||
| products such as creams (analytical | ||
| ORGANICA programme. | ||
| applications). | ||
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| – Prepare the load | |
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| using the "OIL" programme (where | |
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| this is available) or use a special | |
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| programme that dispenses | |
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| emulsifiers. | |
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The following substances can lead to a | – Thoroughly rinse items in water | ||
heavy | beforehand. | ||
and rinsing: | – Select a cleaning programme with at | ||
– Some disinfecting agents and | least one short | ||
| dishwashing detergents, | hot water. | |
– reagents for analysis e.g. for | – Depending on application use | ||
| microtiter plates, | ||
– cosmetics, hygiene and care | contain silicone oils. | ||
| products such as shampoos and |
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| creams (analytical applications), |
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–active foaming agents such as tensides.
The following substances cause | – Thoroughly rinse items in water | |
corrosion to stainless steel in the wash | beforehand. | |
cabinet on accessories: | – Place items drip dried into mobile | |
– | Hydrochloric acid, | units, baskets and inserts and then |
– | other substances containing | place these in the wash cabinet. |
| chlorides such as sodium chloride |
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| etc., |
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–concentrated sulphuric acid,
–chromic acid,
–Particles of iron and swarf.
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